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Toxicoscordion exaltatum

Also Known As

  • Zigadenus exaltatus
  • Giant Death Camas
  • Giant Deathcamas

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Toxicoscordion exaltatum plant details

Toxicoscordion exaltatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Toxicoscordion exaltatum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: native plant, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Toxicoscordion exaltatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Toxicoscordion exaltatum plant

How to Grow Toxicoscordion exaltatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Toxicoscordion for your garden

aka Zigadenus fremontii, Death Camas, Deathcamas, Meadow Death-camas, Meadow Deathcamas, Star Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-15"

Width: 5"-9"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Toxicoscordion fremontii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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More Options

aka Zigadenus venenosus, Meadow Death Camas, Meadow Deathcamas

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-20"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Toxicoscordion venenosum by Panayoti Kelaidis
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